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ADC raises the alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola
The African Democratic Congress has raised the alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.
Police grill Senator Fadahunsi for ‘inciting violence’ ahead of Osun election
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday grilled the senator representing the Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for about two hours for allegedly inciting violence.
Sanwo-Olu Commissions Fresh Food Hub in Pen Cinema, Agege
ABUJA, NIGERIA — August 12, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, a policy initiative designed to unlock up to $50 billion in deep offshore oil and gas investments, beginning with the approximately $10 billion Bonga South West project.
Hunpe flags off NNPC/SNEPCo Vision First Plus Outreach in Badagry
The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, has flagged off the NNPC/SNEPCo Vision First Plus Programme, a five-day free medical outreach aimed at providing specialised eye care and general healthcare services to residents of Badagry and neighbouring communities.
OSUN DECIDES 2026: FALEKE MOBILISES SUPPORT FOR APC CANDIDATE, OYEBAMIJI
Osun State — Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke has intensified mobilisation efforts as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
Ojodu Legislative Arm Celebrates Chairman’s Wife, Abimbola Odunmbaku, on Birthday
OJODU, LAGOS — August 8, 2026: The Legislative Arm of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has felicitated with the wife of the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Chief (Mrs.) Abimbola Odunmbaku, on the occasion of her birthday.
30 Convicted, Sentenced to Two Months in Prison for Vandalising Lagos Bridges
Lagos, August 8, 2026 — Thirty suspected miscreants have been convicted and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment each after pleading guilty to charges bordering on the vandalism and removal of iron rods supporting critical bridges in Lagos State.
INEC Extends 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidate Submission Deadline to August 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election.
Sanwo-Olu Inspects Alakija-Festac Bridge After Viral Vandalism Video, Assures Lagosians of Safety
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has carried out an on-the-spot inspection of the Alakija-Festac Bridge following a viral video showing suspected scavengers allegedly removing metal components from the bridge structure.
IBA LCDA INDUCTS POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS, TRAINS MANAGEMENT STAFF FOR BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY
Iba-LCDA, Lagos — August 7, 2026: The Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has concluded a two-day induction and training programme for newly appointed political office holders, alongside a refresher course for management staff, as part of efforts to strengthen administrative capacity and improve service delivery to residents.